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For all ICO PhDs: Fill in the ICO Monitor 2018

The ICO PhD
Monitor 2018 is now available online, and we would truly appreciate it
if you would complete this questionnaire before February 1, 2019. We
would like to remind you that completing the monitor is obligatory for all ICO
PhD candidates. Also fill out this monitor if you have finished your PhD
project this past year. Filling out the questionnaire only takes about 10
minutes.

The ICO Monitor: Why?

First and foremost, the ICO
Monitor is there for you. It might help you to get insight in your own
progress, or the obstacles you might face. The ICO Monitor also
includes some questions about your schedule and possible delays. These
questions are not designed to make you worry. Remember that this is something
that happens to many PhD’s.

Reflecting on your progress might help you to become aware
that action is needed. If you are
concerned about the progress of your project, ICO has some suggestions for
actions you could take yourself:

In case of a delay, try to delegate some tasks,
or make some changes in your
project. For instance, omit the parts that are not vital to your research;

And remember: It is OK to say “NO” if someone
asks you to take on extra duties, outside of your project.

In case you are worried about indicating any problems or
delays, please know that you are not the only one.In any stage of your project the scientific director
or the ICO Counsellor are willing to help you. You can use the monitor to
indicate you would like to talk to someone. If you do so, we will make it
happen.

Other reasons for the ICO Monitor are quality accountability purposes, to complete the ICO administration, and to complete
the ICO Dissertation List.

Confidentiality

The findingsof this monitor are being evaluated byICO’s Scientific Committee
anonymously; they will not be given your name. Also, your responses will not be
revealed to your supervisor(s). Only if deemed necessary, ICO’s Scientific
Director Diana Dolmans will be given your contact details, so she can contact you
to inquire if you need any assistance.